Canadian and American ice hockey player, coach and broadcaster (1956–2026) Barry James Melrose was a Canadian and American professional ice hockey player, coach and broadcaster. He played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) and National Hockey League (NHL). After retiring from playing, he became a head coach for the Los Angeles Kings in the team's run to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final. Until 2023, he was a long-time commentator and hockey analyst for ESPN as well as a contributor for the NHL Network. 238,858 views on September 10, 2026 — Wikipedia's most-read article that day. Also most read: Drew Lock, Charlie Kirk, Killing of the Clancy children, Assassination of Charlie Kirk. Wiki link